Layover in São Paulo

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Our advice for your your layover

São Paulo is massive, so commit to one district, use metro when possible, and be conservative with timing.

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While you're at the airport

Tips and amenities from our insider guides.

São Paulo's main international airport, also called Cumbica — about 30 km east of the city. Three terminals: T1, T2, T3 (all international-capable). LATAM hub. Modern, efficient, but the drive i…

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Insider tip: Three terminals exist but are interconnected by free shuttles; transfer time ~20 minutes.

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São Paulo's domestic-only airport, located just 13 km from the city center in the Vila Congonhas neighborhood. Only domestic flights. Compact, efficient, and much more convenient than Guarulhos (G…

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Insider tip: Domestic flights only — no international service. Use GRU for international flights.

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